Physical Properties of Matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

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What does it mean if an object is less dense than water?

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If an object is less dense than water, it will float.

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What does it mean if an object is more dense than water?

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If an object is more dense than water, it will sink.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, such as water.

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing its identity.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a physical property that describes the ability of a material to attract or repel other materials.

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What is the physical state of water at room temperature?

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At room temperature, water is a liquid.

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What happens to the density of most substances when they are heated?

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Most substances become less dense when heated.